Monthly Archives: May 2024
A malaria vector reappears in Italy after 50 years
Anopheles sacharovi, a historical malaria vector in Italy, has reappeared in the country after 50 years, Raele et al. report.
Bioarcheologists investigate the origin of the malaria parasite infecting the Romans
Studies of ancient human remains are beginning to reveal details of the origin, evolution, and virulence of parasitic diseases, including malaria. A recent study of mitochondrial DNA from an ancient skeleton is adding to our understanding.